GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
farcestuff
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
homilya usually short sermon
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
prepossessingcreating prejudice
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands